Police Investigate Bizarre Music Festival Accident

Police are still investigating how an elderly woman managed to injure five people and destroy stalls during the annual Alnwick Music Festival yesterday. The 80 year old driver apparently clipped another car and then lost control, careering into people and stalls.

The Great North Air Ambulance was scrambled, which landed in Alnwick Bus Station to rush one person to hospital. I'd like to take this opportunity to publicise a little the amazing work that the Great North Ambulance Service do and remind everyone that it is entirely run on public donations and fundraising. They save lives on a daily basis and get no government funding whatsoever. Whilst this accident is clearly awful and I wish the injured a speedy recovery, I hope it serves as a reminder that if we don't help fund the Air Ambulance, we could lose this vital service.

For more information about The Great North Ambulance Service, or to make a donation visit their website. For more information about Alnwick, the Music Festival and local Events visit Your Northumberland's Guide to Alnwick.